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Wedge-tailed Shearwater A*2?07 B-5U3 C«902 
The large numbers seen along the main Hawaiian chain were almost entirely 
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light phase birds representing the breeding populations of these islands* 
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The few dark phase birds seen were lighter than the typical dark* southern 
hemisphere Wedge-tails* These southern dark phase individuals were not 
encountered until 15 August between Johnston Island and the Qrld* Large 
numbers - ? U5%) were again seen on 22 August E and NE of Johnston* but practically 
none were seen frcxn this area north* The 30% increase in overall numbers 
from last month might result from greater feeding activity due to the presence 
of nestlings* 
Christmas Island Shearwater A-5 B*2 C*U 
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Although the total number was only slightly over ha l f that encountered 
last month* the same spotty distribution through the main Hawaii ana was > 
observed again this month* 
Newell's Shea rwater A»130 B"0 C-60 
This represents about a 27% increase over last month« The vast majority 
of the birds were seen in the vicinity of Kauai• In late afternoon of 2 
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August, large numbers were encountered flying toward the island* Sightings 
ended abruptly after leaving the vicinity of Kauai snd the species was not 
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1 observed again in the non-grid area until the return trip when a few were 
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seen SW of K&ula* Four were seen in the arid area* 
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